Harris English wins OHL Classic at Mayakoba

Harris English of the USA produced a superb final round of 65 to win the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico by four strokes over his countryman Brian Stuard. It was a second PGA Tour victory for the 24-year-old.

English moved into contention for the win in the rain-delayed tournament with a scintillating second round of 62. That score was posted on Saturday morning and he was unable to complete the front nine of his third round by close of play on Saturday.

On Sunday, English finished his third round with a 68 to sit one stroke behind Sweden’s Robert Karlsson. But the 44-year-old Swede struggled through the last round and eventually carded a 72 to end the week in a tie for sixth.

“I’ve been struggling with the long shots,” said Karlsson. “Usually you get found out sooner or later.”

English started unpromisingly with a bogey on the second hole of round four, but he found his form and made seven birdies over an 11-hole stretch between the 3rd and 13th holes. That gave him a comfortable cushion and he cruised in to take the title.

“It’s my first time at Mayakoba,” he said. “It’s such a great tournament and I had a great time this week.”

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English, who won the FedEx St Jude Classic in June joins Rory McIlroy as the only current PGA Tour players under the age of 25 with multiple victories on the circuit.

Jason Bohn, Chris Stroud and Rory Sabbatini were tied for third on 268, while Justin Hicks and Charles Howell III matched Robert Karlsson’s score of 269 to tie for sixth.

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